Prop. 45 Puts Data Center Rules in DoubtProp. 45 Could Undercut California’s Data Center SafeguardsProp. 45 Offers a Chance to Cut California’s Building Delays
California voters weighing Proposition 45 face a dispute over whether it could ease environmental review for data centers and weaken state and local safeguards. The measure would also set shorter time limits for environmental assessments, permits and court challenges.California’s Proposition 45 could make it easier to build data centers while curtailing environmental review and local oversight, opponents warn. Voters are weighing the measure as communities push back against the facilities.Proposition 45 would tighten deadlines and streamline California’s environmental review process, which supporters say can delay needed construction. Critics warn the changes could also benefit data centers and weaken oversight.